Description: Area data respresenting the approximate geographical location of "Certificate for Aquaculture Operation" permitted facilties/gear in via the State of Connecticut Application for Joint Programmatic General Permit (PGP) for Aquaculture Department of the Army General Permit. Permitted projects have undergone review by the State of Connecticut Department of Agriculture Bureau of Aquaculture, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District, and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The data was created by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture Bureau of Aquaculture and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Data is subject to change on a frequent basis and is updated as necessary. Corresponding point data is also available from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture. For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: Locations of recreational fishing activity were compiled iteratively over time by CT DEEP Marine Fisheries Division Staff and through Blue Plan participatory mapping efforts that engaged the LIS angling community. No assurance of catching fish is implied.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: The approximate geographical location of "Certificate for Aquaculture Operation" permitted gear via the State of Connecticut Application for Joint Programmatic General Permit (PGP) for Aquaculture Department of the Army General Permit. Permitted projects have undergone review by the State of Connecticut Department of Agriculture Bureau of Aquaculture, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District, and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: Areas where the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Aquaculture issues non-transferable licenses for the planting and cultivating of seaweed
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: Information provided from NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation on locations for seven Temporary Marine Area Use Assignments (TMAUAs) for aquaculture activities.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: In Connecticut, shellfish are defined as oysters, clams, mussels and scallops; either shucked or in the shell, fresh or frozen, whole or in part. Natural beds get their name from the fact that shellfish, especially oysters, naturally inhabited the area. Natural beds have specific regulations concerning their use. Use of the natural beds requires a Relay/Transplant License I or II and/or Seed Oyster Harvesting License. These beds cannot be leased or subdivided; they are to remain open to any properly licensed shellfisherman.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: In Connecticut, shellfish are defined as oysters, clams, mussels and scallops; either shucked or in the shell, fresh or frozen, whole or in part. Undesignated Beds under town or state jurisdiction which are not currently designated as “Natural Bed” or leased, licensed or otherwise managed for commercial activity may be managed as “Recreational Beds” by the municipality, where water quality classification permits. These beds may or may not sustain natural shellfish populations.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: In Connecticut, shellfish are defined as oysters, clams, mussels and scallops; either shucked or in the shell, fresh or frozen, whole or in part. In 1881 a line was established that divides the waters of the state into a northern and southern section. All beds south of this line are State beds.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: In Connecticut, shellfish are defined as oysters, clams, mussels and scallops; either shucked or in the shell, fresh or frozen, whole or in part. In 1881 the Commissioners line was established that divides the waters of the state into a northern and southern section. Most beds north of this line are town beds except for beds north of the line in Milford, West Haven, and New Haven. Town beds are under town jurisdiction and may be leased, licensed or otherwise managed through the local shellfish commission.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)
Description: Commercial fishing landing data from 2000-2010 as provided by the National Marine Fisheries Service.
For more information on the data sources used and the creation of this layer, please refer to The Long Island Sound Blue Plan Appendix on Significant Human Use Areas.
Copyright Text: Long Island Sound Blue Plan (CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, 2019)